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Overview |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,440 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,688 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,696 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,064 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,046 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,668 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 20,525 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 1006/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $175 |
Diversity |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 36% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 5,805 students)
BSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 195.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $8,688.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at BSU than Lincoln Memorial University ($26,696.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Lincoln Memorial University ($13,017 vs. $19,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 2.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($11,808 vs. $12,064)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Ball State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Ball State University ($20,585 vs. $13,046)
BSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 15 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
BSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Lincoln Memorial University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lincoln Memorial University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/